eVTOL   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
Aviation Week • Ben Goldstein

Bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul FAA type certification for eVTOLs and Advanced Air Mobility

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation to overhaul portions of the FAA's type‑certification process for electric air taxis and Advanced Air Mobility aircraft, aiming to boost transparency and speed approvals as developers face costly, time‑consuming certification hurdles.

Also: FlightGlobal
2026-02-18T08:37:02.978070-08:00
Routes   North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Aviation A2Z • Natalia Shelley

JetBlue to Launch Twice-Daily New York–Houston Nonstop Service Starting May 2026

By Aviation A2Z: JetBlue will introduce twice-daily nonstop flights between Houston and New York from May 2026, strengthening travel options and network connectivity across its growing route system.

Also: Airways Magazine, Seeking Alpha and Airline Economics
2026-02-18T07:55:16.941438-08:00
Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   ATR  
aerotelegraph.com

(DE) ATR receives more orders in 2025 but delivers fewer | aeroTELEGRAPH

By aerotelegraph.com: Der Regionalflugzeughersteller hat 2025 Aufträge für 60 Flugzeuge von neun Kunden erhalten, netto waren es 50 Bestellungen. Der Auftragsbestand liegt damit bei mehr als 160 Maschinen.

Also: AeroTime, ATR Aircraft, LARA and aircargoweek.com
2026-02-18T08:14:24.226109-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics  
stattimes.com • Rajarshi Chatterjee, Sakshi Basutkar

FedEx to build 300,000 sq ft fully automated air cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)

By stattimes.com: This fully automated air cargo hub, with a long term investment exceeding ₹25 billion, to serve a trade gateway for western india.

Also: ANI News Agency and 4 more
2026-02-18T06:33:46.458808-08:00
Aerial Firefighting   Supply Chain   North America   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Alberta commits C$400M for five De Havilland DHC-515 water bombers; deliveries to start in 2031

By FlightGlobal: The Canadian province of Alberta has committed C$400 million to purchase five DHC-515 water bombers from De Havilland Canada, with deliveries beginning in 2031 as the manufacturer ramps up production of the updated firefighting aircraft at its Calgary facilities.

Also: CTV News
2026-02-18T09:53:23.272569-08:00
Routes   North America   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
thebulkheadseat.com • Anthony Losanno

Porter Airlines Expands Network with New Austin Route and Chicago Airport Swap

By thebulkheadseat.com: Porter Airlines is continuing its growth in the United States and Canada with the addition of flights to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), a shift from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), and a new route between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Deer Lake Regional Airport (YDF).

Also: Airline Geeks
2026-02-18T09:59:44.063276-08:00